Vesperal Liturgy: Eve of the Nativity: 4:00 – 5:00pm

The Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Christmas Eve anticipates the joy of Christ's birth. This early evening service, particularly accessible for families with children, combines Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil, and marks the transition from fasting to feasting as we prepare to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord.

Apolytikion of Eve of Nativity

As the fruit of David's seed, Mary was registered of old with the Elder Joseph in the little town of Bethlehem, when she conceived with a seedless and pure conception. Behold, the time was come that she should bear her Child, but no place was found within the inn for them; yet the cave proved a delightful palace for the pure Lady and Queen of all. For Christ is born now to raise the image that had fallen aforetime.

Kontakion of Eve of Nativity

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